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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,116.88, 5,681.29 and 2,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,116.88, 5,681.29 and 2,253.88 is: 3,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,116.88 : 5,681.29 = 2,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,116.88/5,681.29 = 2,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,116.88x = 5,681.29 × 2,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,116.88x = 12,804,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,917.50/4,116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.35

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